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Man charged after attempted abduction of 6-year-old girl in Kyiv region – police

Abduction of a 6-year-old girl

Kyiv region police have filed charges against a taxi driver who attempted to abduct a six-year-old girl in the village of Byshiv on May 1.

This was reported by the police press service, Censor.NET informs.

According to law enforcement, the child was outside near a private residence when a Peugeot vehicle approached. A man exited the vehicle and forcibly placed the minor into the car. Fortunately, the girl managed to escape immediately.

Police detained the 39-year-old suspect in accordance with procedural law.

Under the procedural guidance of the Fastiv District Prosecutor’s Office, investigators have charged the suspect under Part 2 of Article 15 (attempt to commit a criminal offense) and Part 2 of Article 146 (unlawful imprisonment or abduction of a person) of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.

The court has ordered that the suspect be held in custody without bail.